Tuberculosis (TB): spinal meningitis
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Tuberculosis (TB): spinal meningitis. This develops from ruptured Rich’s focus. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This develops from ruptured Rich’s focus
- The rupture is into the spinal arachnoid space
Clinical features
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
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Tuberculous arachnoiditis
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References
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